What is the purpose of the Special Entry checkbox when adding payroll input?

• A. To allow entry of any type (hours, amount, or rate) even if input is not allowed by the pay component configuration
• B. To validate input against a strict allow-list
• C. To automatically schedule the input for the next payroll
• D. To restrict editing to supervisors only

Answer: (A)

Special Entry is about enabling an exception to the normal input rules. In Workday payroll input, each pay component defines what kind of data is allowed (hours, amount, or rate) and how that data is validated. When you check Special Entry, you’re signaling that you need to enter a value that wouldn’t be permitted by the component’s standard configuration. This lets you input any type of data (hours, amount, or rate) even if the pay component would normally block that input. It’s useful for unusual cases or off-cycle adjustments where the regular rules don’t fit. It isn’t about scheduling the input for the next payroll, it isn’t about enforcing a strict allow-list, and it doesn’t restrict editing to supervisors.